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Here are the latest military news updates:

Breaking News

• The US military has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US personnel and facilities in the region. (Source: CNN)
• The Pentagon has announced that it will send an additional 1,000 troops to the US-Mexico border to support the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to secure the border. (Source: Military.com)
• The US Navy has announced that it will deploy a second aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz, to the Middle East in response to tensions with Iran. (Source: Navy Times)

Global Military News

• The UK has announced that it will increase its military presence in the Gulf region, in response to tensions with Iran. (Source: BBC)
• Russia has announced that it will deploy new missile systems to its western border, in response to NATO's military buildup in the region. (Source: Reuters)
• China has announced that it will increase its military spending by 7.5% in 2020, in response to growing tensions with the US and other countries. (Source: South China Morning Post)

US Military News

• The US Air Force has announced that it will retire its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets, in favor of newer aircraft such as the F-35A Lightning II. (Source: Air Force Times)
• The US Army has announced that it will deploy an additional 4,000 troops to the US-Mexico border to support the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to secure the border. (Source: Army Times)
• The US Navy has announced that it will commission its newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, in July 2020. (Source: Navy Times)

Veterans News

• The US Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will increase funding for veterans' healthcare services by 15% in 2020. (Source: VA.gov)
• The US Congress has passed a bill to provide additional funding for veterans' education and job training programs. (Source: Military.com)
• The US Department of Defense has announced that it will increase funding for veterans' mental health services by 20% in 2020. (Source: DoD.gov)